New Balance 1080v2 - Men’s

The Basics

Runner’s World Review

The no-nonsense 1080 offers a plush landing suitable for long runs at modest paces. It's the first shoe to use New Balance's new cushioning material in the heel—a thin plastic compound injected with nitrogen to give it some bounce. The new material creates a lower-than-average heel profile that should make the 1080 more appealing for midfoot strikers. The change yields a lighter shoe (by one ounce) with a balanced, resilient ride, according to RW Shoe Lab tests. We recommend it as a supportive high-mileage trainer.

Runner’s World Wear Testers Say

"It felt great and didn't lose its comfort over long runs."
—Bryan Brunnabend, 36, Allentown

"The cushioning in the heel was soft, but it was firm in the toebox."
—Abe Assad, 47, Allentown

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All the Stats You Need!

Weight: Heavy | 10.6 oz

Heel-To-Toe-Drop: High | 10.2 mm

Heel Height: Very High | 35.5 mm

Heel Cushioning: Moderate

Forefoot Height: High | 25.3 mm

Forefoot Cushioning: Moderate

Flexibility: Flexible

Stability Features: Some

Energy Return: Less

We put each shoe through real-world usage and a battery of mechanical tests in our lab to provide you with objective — and exclusive — data. In addition to a shoe's weight, we measure sole thickness (everything that sits between your foot and the road), how well the foam cushions your stride, and the flexibility of the forefoot. All this is taken into account in our reviews of each shoe.

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